With the currentJapan Rail Passit is not possible to ride the Nozomi (the fastest trains along theTokaido/SanyoShinkansen) and the Mizuho (the fastest trains along theSanyo/KyushuShinkansen), at all. Despite the drastic price increase, the new pass will still not allow pass holders to ride t...
While the new prices might be a significant increase, they come withadded benefits for JR Pass holders. The most notable perk is thatit will now be possible to use the JR Pass on Nozomi and Mizuho trains. This allows JR Pass holders to more quickly move between stops on their travel itin...
The Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) is a cost-efficient 7-day, 14-day, or 21-day travel pass available exclusively for foreign visitors to Japan. Learn about the features of the JR Pass and how to buy it, along with restrictions and price information.
Update: Japan Rail Pass Price Increase The cost of the Japan Rail Pass increased significantly (around 70%) in October 2023. Unfortunately, this means that for most visitors, the Japan Rail Pass no longer saves you money. This is such a shame as I absolutely love the convenience of travelli...
Japan Rail Group, which offers the discountedJapan Rail Passto foreign visitors, announced a sharp price increase which will raise the price of a standard 7-day pass from the current JPY 29,650, to JPY 50,000 from October 2023. Thepress releasepublished on the JR East website on April 14...
Oct 2023 Price Increase Since October 2023, Japan Rail announced sharp price increases for all tickets. The prices are as follows: Regular Pass 7-Day Pass – JPY 29,650 to50,000(69% increase) 14-Day Pass – JPY 47,250 to80,000(69% increase) ...
🚨Important Klook Tip🚨: Prices for the Whole Japan JR Pass and many of the JR Regional Passes will increase this October 2023. Beat the price hike by booking your JR Passes with Klook by 30 Sep! Perfect for those planning to travel to Japan by 28 Dec ✈️ Beyond the trains, yo...
A Japan Rail Pass can save money over point-to-point tickets even for one long-distance round trip. A significant Japan Rail Pass price rise in October 2023 means it's no longer a foregone conclusion, but here are some comparisons after the pass price increase: A 7-day Japan Rail Pass ...
Since the Japan Rail Pass price increase in October 2023, it’s not guaranteed that the pass will be worth the money.1 For example, if you’re only visiting Tokyo and don’t have any out of the city day trips planned, there’s little value in purchasing a JR Pass. If your itinerary...
You can purchase your JR Pass through authorized online travel agents such as Klook. 🚨Important Klook Tip🚨: Prices for the Whole Japan JR Pass and many of the JR Regional Passes will increase this October 2023. Beat the price hike by booking your JR Passes with Klook by 30 Sep! Pe...